HeyRuaHow to say “fisherman” in Irish
- Irish:
- iascaire
- English:
- fisherman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uss-kur-uh” /ˈiəsˠkəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- iascairí (fishermen)
- Genitive singular:
- iascaire, an iascaire (e.g. bád an iascaire, the fisherman's boat)
- Genitive plural:
- iascairí, na n-iascairí (e.g. saol na n-iascairí, the life of fishermen)
What does “iascaire” mean?
- fisherman
- A person who catches fish, either for a living or for sport.Also: fisher, angler, fisherwoman.
“Iascaire” with the article
The plural of fisherman in Irish is iascairí. Here is iascaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iascaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iascaire, the Irish word for fisherman.
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Fisherman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fisherman?
The Irish for fisherman is iascaire (pronounced “EE-uss-kur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iascairí.
How do you pronounce iascaire in Irish?
Iascaire is said like “EE-uss-kur-uh” (IPA /ˈiəsˠkəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of fisherman in Irish?
The plural of iascaire is iascairí; with the article, na hiascairí means “the fishermen”. The genitive plural is iascairí, as in saol na n-iascairí (the life of fishermen).
Why does iascaire sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iascaire (the fisherman), a hiascaire (her fisherman), a n-iascaire (their fisherman), na hiascairí (the fishermen).
What is the difference between 'iascaire' and 'iascach'?
'Iascaire' is the person who fishes, while 'iascach' is the activity of fishing or a fishery.
How do I say I am going fishing?
Say 'Tá mé ag dul ag iascach'; 'iascaire' itself only names the person.
